Volodymyr Zelensky is the president of Ukraine and a former television comedy actor who has been streaming videos from Kyiv and standing defiantly against the Russian invasion of his country.
YouTube/Twitter Zelensky videos Volodymyr Zelensky is the president of Ukraine and a former television comedy actor who has been posting video messages of defiance from Kyiv as Russia invades his country. In one, he said, “We are still here,” surrounded by Ukrainian leaders. In another, he said, “I am still here,” debunking rumors that he had fled Ukraine. In both videos, he expresses defiance against the Russian invasion, pledging that Ukraine will defend itself against the invaders. You can watch Zelensky’s videos throughout this article. His videos are striking a chord. You are the hope for the world!!! You are the Best!!! We refresh Twitter all time to know what is going on with your Country ???????? Amelia. M (@AmeliaLidiaMika) February 26, 2022 Now you are not only the president of Ukraine. You are an international hero. you are the incarnation of freedom and bravery. you are the Man who other men wanna be how you are even those who are against you. that’s what you are. ???????? from Iran viva Ukraine viva Zelensky. — Pashmollah (@marie11070406) February 26, 2022 #ZelenskyHero #UkraineInvasion #Zelensky https://t.co/DHXSuVOKuq — Virginia Jylkka (@rachzach) February 26, 2022 Zelensky is a political newcomer who starred in a television comedy about a man who accidentally becomes the president of Ukraine. Here is one of his videos from Kyiv with Russians closing in: The translation reads, Good evening to everyone. The leader of the faction (David Arakhamia) is here, the head of the presidential office (Andriy Yermak) is here, prime minister (Denys) shnygal is ere, (Mykhaylo) Podolyak (advisor to presidential office) is here, the president is here. We are all here. Our soldiers are here. The citizens are here, and we are here. We defend our independence. That’s how it’ll go. Glory to our defenders, both male and female. Glory to Ukraine! Zelensky is relatively young and he’s completely new to geopolitics. Zelensky’s name is sometimes spelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here’s what you need to know about Volodymyr Zelensky: Не вірте фейкам. pic.twitter.com/wiLqmCuz1p — Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 26, 2022 Ukraine’s embassy to Great Britain tweeted that Zelensky had refused the United States’ offer to evacuate him as the Russian advance continues. “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” – @ZelenskyyUa on the US evacuation offer,” the embassy tweeted, adding, “Ukrainians are proud of their President????” “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” – @ZelenskyyUa on the US evacuation offer. Ukrainians are proud of their President???????? — Ukraine’s Emb. to UK (@UkrEmbLondon) February 26, 2022 In another video posted on February 26, 2022, Zelensky said he remains in Kyiv, adding, “do not believe the fakes,” CNN reported.